Ukraine to celebrate Christmas on 25 December for first time

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Many Ukrainians are preparing to celebrate Christmas on 25 December for the first time.

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News video: Ukrainians celebrate Christmas earlier than usual, in snub to Russia

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Ukrainians enjoy a Christmas Eve procession in the western city of Lviv. For the first time, Ukraine is officially celebrating Christmas Day on December 25 after the government changed the date from January 7, when most Orthodox believers celebrate, as a snub to Russia. "I'm actually very happy that...

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